Skills Development and Training Officer

In this role you will support the Hub Manager in the operation of the manufacturing hub in Toowoomba, as part of the Manufacturing South business unit. The role provides fast-tracked assistance to skills audits and flexible, short training courses and qualifications that can assist in meeting the existing and evolving needs of staff and skill shortages of the industry.
This position will also assist local manufacturers to access the training services of the tertiary education and vocational and education training sector relevant to businesses.
**About the role**: In this role you will: - Assist the Hub Manager to deliver on the Manufacturing Hub Delivery Model and key initial focus areas for respective hubs and provide accurate and timely reports;
- Assist local manufacturers to access skills development and training programs (both state and federal) and the training services of the tertiary education and training sector relevant to businesses and the evolving needs of industry. Promote manufacturing and school-based pathways into Advanced Manufacturing as a career of choice and work with the educational sector for students, parents, and educators to better understand the future skills required and opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing. Represent and advocate for the Department and its various interests including with key regional stakeholders to ensure the government's manufacturing hub objectives are well understood: - Other duties as directed and required.
**This position requires**: - There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, experience as a training provider or with manufacturing business would be highly regarded. A current Queensland 'C' class Driver's licence. Travel away from the centre will be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation.
**About us**: The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
Why join us?We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles-proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?- Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
- Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
- A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
- Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
- Relocation assistance and provisions
- Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/606078/24
**Closing Date**: Monday, 9 December 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.